Author Question: After witnessing a car accident that killed his wife, Dan says he cannot see. However, medical ... (Read 116 times)

RYAN BANYAN · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

After witnessing a car accident that killed his wife, Dan says he cannot see. However, medical specialists found nothing wrong with the structure or function of his eyes, and brain scans reveal no evidence of any structural damage to the brain.

After holding a case conference, a team of professionals suggests that Dan should be evaluated for the possible diagnosis of
a) hypochondriasis.
b) conversion disorder.
c) somatization disorder.
d) psychophysiological disorder.

Question 2

What are the major treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

What will be an ideal response?

parker125 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

The most common treatment for this disorder is stimulant drugs; between 80 and 90 of all children diagnosed with ADHD are treated with these drugs. The drugs do seem to have positive effects, especially in the short-term. They tend to have their greatest effect within 2 to 4 hours after the drug is taken. Many children taking these drugs show improved classroom performance, with a reduction in class disruption, and increased on-task behavior. Because information on the long-term effects of medication is lacking, many experts recommend that a behavioral intervention be established. Such approaches can include classroom intervention and parent training.